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The Oxford/Philip Progressive Atlas is a great read for individuals who want a comprehensive and detailed reference for their travels. With color-coded illustrations to represent various types of data, this atlas is a unique and distinctive feature that makes it stand out from other atlases. Its index also gives readers easy and quick access to the information they need. Users will appreciate that the book is in hardcover, making it durable and able to withstand the test of time. Overall, this book is a must-read for travel enthusiasts who want to immerse themselves in the details of different regions across the globe.

"Asia in the Making of Europe" is a must-read for history enthusiasts, scholars and anyone interested in the cultural exchange between Asia and Europe. The book provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the profound influence of Asian societies on Western culture during the sixteenth century. The author has meticulously sifted through virtually every European reference to Asia published in that century, providing a detailed survey of Asian life and society and its reflection in European literature and art. This monumental achievement provides a balanced perspective of world history while offering new insights into the complex dynamics of cultural exchange.

The Little Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is a great tool for anyone who needs quick help with language. It's perfect for students, crossword enthusiasts, or anyone who needs to find just the right word quickly. The integration of definitions and synonyms in each entry makes it easy to use and the center section with encyclopedic information helps broaden readers' knowledge. Overall, this is a compact and convenient reference book that can be used at home, school, or work.

This book is a must-have for music enthusiasts, with its concise yet extensive coverage of musical history, including a focus on the development of music in the twentieth century. It also provides valuable insights into early music and ethnomusicology. Whether you are a student, musician, or simply passionate about music, this dictionary will be an invaluable resource for expanding your knowledge and understanding of the musical world.

The first comprehensive historical anthology of English-language writing from Singapore, this volume covers more than a century of literary production in a variety of genres. It provides readers in Singapore with an easy point of access to compelling narratives and poems, some of which have been forgotten or are difficult to obtain. For readers outside Singapore, it introduces a neglected but important range of works that represent the historical and contemporary imaginaries and realities of one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. Uniquely in Southeast Asia, the importance of the English language continued to grow in Singapore after independence. The country's English-language literature documents and reflects on the possibilities and tensions brought about by Singapore's rapid economic transformation and changing society. Because of Singapore's small size and the lack of international reach of many of its publishers, most of this literature has received relatively little international exposure, in contrast to writing in English from the Caribbean, West Africa, or South Asia. Within Singapore itself, a number of major works have gone out of print. This pioneering anthology places key texts in a historical narrative allowing them to be read, studied, critiqued, and treasured. «This historical anthology will prove to be an important, authoritative and dependable resource for researchers, students and teachers of Singaporean literature as well as Southeast Asian literatures for many years to come...» - Eddie Tay, Chinese University of Hong Kong

This book is a must-read for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. With its breathtaking photographs and rare footage, it takes you on an immersive journey, unveiling the hidden marvels of our planet. From the depths of the ocean to the highest mountain peaks, you'll witness the beauty and diversity of nature like never before. Prepare to be amazed and inspired as you explore the untouched corners of our Earth and discover the incredible creatures that call it home. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you in awe of our planet's wonders.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of linguistics available. Written by Peter Matthews, Professor of Linguistics at Cambridge University, the book provides concise and informative entries across the whole field of linguistics. With entries ranging from epiglottal and morpheme to Austronesian and Navajo, this dictionary is an ideal reference for students and anyone with an interest in language and its study. • Over 3,000 entries from phonetics to formal semantics• Grammatical terms in English and grammatical categories in other languages• World-wide coverage of language families and major languages• The theory of language and language history• Important figures and ideas in linguistics • Directory of symbols included for quick and easy reference

This book provides a unique glimpse into the complex cultural contacts that took place in Asian port cities between the 17th and 18th centuries. Through a comparative analysis of overlapping issues in various port cities such as communication, dispute resolution, family issues, and social relations, readers can gain a better understanding of the dynamic interactions between diverse communities. Recommended for those interested in learning about cultural interactions on a regional basis.

The Oxford English Reference Dictionary can be a valuable resource for anyone looking for in-depth and detailed information on the English language, grammar rules, and word origins. The addition of encyclopedic entries and reference appendices make it an essential tool for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to expand their knowledge beyond just the English language. Users will appreciate the comprehensive and thorough nature of the dictionary and will find it to be an indispensable addition to their personal library.

The Oxford Illustrated History of Ireland is an excellent read for those interested in the rich and diverse history of Ireland, blending ancient mythology and modern history. Written by distinguished Irish historians, the book provides an accessible synthesis of Irish history from pre-Christian times to the present day. The book examines the contested question of Irish identity and its relation to language. Its distinctive feature is the exploration of the patterns of fragmentation and change that have been characteristic of Ireland's past. The book is enhanced by over 200 pictures in color and black and white, making it an ideal choice for anyone interested in the history and culture of Ireland.

What makes a place? Infinite City , Rebecca Solnit’s brilliant reinvention of the traditional atlas, searches out the answer by examining the many layers of meaning in one place, the San Francisco Bay Area. Aided by artists, writers, cartographers, and twenty-two gorgeous color maps, each of which illuminates the city and its surroundings as experienced by different inhabitants, Solnit takes us on a tour that will forever change the way we think about place. She explores the area thematically―connecting, for example, Eadweard Muybridge’s foundation of motion-picture technology with Alfred Hitchcock’s filming of Vertigo. Across an urban grid of just seven by seven miles, she finds seemingly unlimited landmarks and treasures―butterfly habitats, queer sites, murders, World War II shipyards, blues clubs, Zen Buddhist centers. She roams the political terrain, both progressive and conservative, and details the cultural geographies of the Mission District, the culture wars of the Fillmore, the South of Market world being devoured by redevelopment, and much, much more. Breathtakingly original, this atlas of the imagination invites us to search out the layers of San Francisco that carry meaning for us―or to discover our own infinite city, be it Cleveland, Toulouse, or Shanghai.CONTRIBUTORS:Cartographers: Ben Pease and Shizue SeigelDesigner: Lia TjandraArtists: Sandow Birk, Mona Caron, Jaime Cortez, Hugh D'Andrade, Robert Dawson, Paz de la Calzada, Jim Herrington, Ira Nowinski, Alison Pebworth, Michael Rauner, Gent Sturgeon, Sunaura TaylorWriters and researchers: Summer Brenner, Adriana Camarena, Chris Carlsson, Lisa Conrad, Guillermo Gómez-Peña, Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Paul La Farge, Genine Lentine, Stella Lochman, Aaron Shurin, Heather Smith, Richard WalkerAdditional cartography: Darin Jensen; Robin Grossinger and Ruth Askevold, San Francisco Estuary Institute